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Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the launch of Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana or Saubhagya, to supply electricity to poor households, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Electricity for all: A promise to be kept

Governmental spending on infrastructure at a hectic pace in such circumstances could strain the fiscal deficit.

27 Sept 2017 3:18 AM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (Photo: AP)

Rightward tilt in Germany

Her own authority is somewhat diminished with her alliance losing around eight per cent of its voteshare.

26 Sept 2017 1:45 AM IST

Narmada: A view of the Sardar Sarovar Dam that was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Mod at Kevadiya in Narmada district. (Photo: PTI)

Centre's economic stimulus falls short

Rural India is expected to see an improvement in its quality of life with 24x7 electricity supply.

26 Sept 2017 1:45 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath during the distribution of the certificate to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural & Urban) at Shahanshahpur look on, Varanasi. (Photo: PTI)

Signals from Varanasi

The shrill pitch frequently made to remind Hindus constantly of their identity rooted in past cultural practices is pure...

25 Sept 2017 1:22 AM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj addresses the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: AP)

At UN, India must widen its horizons

India scored brownie points through a calibrated attack on Pakistan in what was finally just a little more sophisticated...

25 Sept 2017 1:20 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: AP)

Dotard' no laughing matter

Trump haters may see a measure of appropriateness in what the obese kid who likes to play with nuclear toys had to say...

24 Sept 2017 12:05 AM IST

Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi at Institute of International Studies at UC Berkeley, California. (Photo: PTI)

One notch up, Rahul has miles to go

Rahul Gandhi gave little of his time to Parliament, and when present did not make a mark.

24 Sept 2017 12:05 AM IST

Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Photo: AP)

Terroristan': Living in denial

Abbasi wants us to believe that Pakistan's nuclear programme goes back to the 1960s.

23 Sept 2017 12:22 AM IST

Congress president Sonia Gandhi. (Photo: PTI)

Women's quota bill: Back on the agenda?

While in Opposition, the BJP was a mere spectator as UPA partners blocked the idea, leaving the bill in cold storage.

23 Sept 2017 12:22 AM IST

Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, addresses the 2nd Smart Border Management conference at FICCI, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Chakmas: Govt in a fix

Rijiju now says the government will tell the Supreme Court its order is not implementable.

22 Sept 2017 12:14 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

A clear indictment of Mamata-style politics

Durga idols can now be immersed on all days, including Muharram.

22 Sept 2017 12:10 AM IST

The communication is in line with the decision announced by President Donald Trump recently, which was one of his key electoral promises. (Photo: AP)

Another Trump shocker

Trump was expected to outline a vision for peace within the binding constraints of our times.

21 Sept 2017 12:29 AM IST